Customer reported two events of failed connecting tube devices of different model numbers for the oer-elite automatic endoscopy reprocessor (aer).These events are captured in medwatches with patient identifiers (b)(6) (for air/water channel) and (b)(6) (for instrument channel).This medwatch is for the patient identifier (b)(6).The device is returned, and an evaluation completed for it.The device was returned in its original packaging.A visual inspection on the device in as received condition was performed.The inspection of the connecting tube started from the slide adaptor section and scratches on stainless-steel were observed.Additionally, the reprocessor connector of the connecting tube was also inspected to verify its condition.Once inspected, it was noted that there were no cracks, break, rip, scratches, attached debris or other irregularities.The user¿s complaint of not sealing onto the oer-elite could not be confirmed or replicated as no oer-elite test device was available for testing.The user¿s complaint of cracks was not confirmed.Evaluation is ongoing.Supplemental report(s) will be submitted when any relevant new information is available.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's investigation.The device history record was unable to be reviewed for this device since the serial number was not provided.However, olympus only releases products to market that meet all manufacturing specifications and final product release criteria.Based on the results of the investigation, there is a possibility that foreign material got caught between the connector of the connecting tube and the connector in the reprocessing basin.A specific cause for the foreign material could not be identified.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
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